Forestry & Woodland Consultant - Northern England

Beach Baker; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK forestry division is seeking a Forestry Consultant to manage and grow an asset management portfolio across Northern England. The role involves managing forestry properties, overseeing contractors, and ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in forestry or land management, strong communication skills, and a formal forestry qualification. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and various lifestyle perks, helping support sustainable forestry solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company car allowance

Private medical cover

Pension

Life assurance

Income protection

27 days annual leave + public holidays

Gym discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail discounts

Social events and volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in forestry or land management.
• Strong understanding of carbon and natural capital markets.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage forestry properties across Northern England.
• Oversee contractors for planting and harvesting.
• Prepare valuations and investment recommendations.
• Support afforestation projects and ESG initiatives.

Skills

Client relationship development

Forestry management

Communication skills

Understanding of carbon and natural capital markets

Positive attitude

Education

Formal forestry qualification (degree level preferred)

ICF membership (or working towards it)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Forestry & Woodland Consultant – Northern England

Location : Flexible within Northern England

Contract : Permanent, Full-Time

Are you passionate about forestry and woodland management? We’re looking for an experienced Forestry Consultant to join a leading UK forestry division with an outstanding reputation for delivering professional services across woodland sales, asset management, valuation, and investment advisory.

This role focuses on Northern England , managing and growing an asset management portfolio while supporting clients with sustainable forestry solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage forestry properties across Northern England, from planning and planting to restocking and harvesting.
• Oversee contractors for planting, weeding, fertilising, and timber harvesting.
• Act as principal asset manager for client forestry portfolios, delivering exceptional service and expanding the client base.
• Prepare valuations, budgets, and investment recommendations for forestry acquisitions.
• Support afforestation projects and ESG initiatives, ensuring sustainable practices.
• Build strong relationships with clients and identify new opportunities for growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in forestry or land management.
• Strong understanding of carbon and natural capital markets.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop client relationships.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the rural economy and countryside.

Qualifications :

• Ideally a member of or working towards ICF membership.
• Formal forestry qualification (degree level preferred).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Company car allowance.
• Private medical cover, pension, life assurance, and income protection.
• 27 days annual leave + public holidays (with option to buy extra days).
• Lifestyle perks : gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, retail discounts.
• Social events and volunteering opportunities.

Interested?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your forestry career and lead projects across Northern England, apply today!